What is the cheapest way to get from Zambia to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Zambia to Cape Town is to bus via Johannesburg which costs R 1 400 - R 2 700 and takes 44h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zambia to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Zambia to Cape Town is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs R 5 500 - R 9 000.

Is there a direct bus between Zambia and Cape Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Zambia to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Cape Town Stn via Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 36m.

How far is it from Zambia to Cape Town?

The distance between Zambia and Cape Town is 2339 km. The road distance is 2960.8 km.

How do I travel from Zambia to Cape Town without a car?

The best way to get from Zambia to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 42h 36m and costs R 2 000 - R 2 800.

How long does it take to get from Zambia to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Zambia to Cape Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zambia to Cape Town bus from?

Zambia to Cape Town bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.

Bus or fly from Zambia to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Zambia to Cape Town is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs R 5 500 - R 9 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 2 000 - R 2 800 and takes 42h 36m.

Where does the Zambia to Cape Town bus arrive?

Zambia to Cape Town bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Park Station.

Can I drive from Zambia to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Zambia to Cape Town is 2961 km. It takes approximately 30h 39m to drive from Zambia to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 7665+ hotels available in Cape Town.

Zambia to Cape Town - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Zambia to Cape Town by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly from Lusaka
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane LUN - CPT
5h 7m
R 5,613–8,724
Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget Stbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Townbus
44h 33m
R 1,475–2,628
Bus
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus
42h 36m
R 2,062–2,712
Drive 2,960.8 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Cape Towncar 2,960.8 km
30h 39m
R 7,028–10,151
Fly from Ndola
1. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane NLA - CPT
6h 5m
R 6,281–9,332
Drive via Bellville 2,940.3 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Bellvillecar 2,940.3 km
31h 11m
R 7,038–10,144

Lusaka (LUN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

36Weekly Planes

5h 44mAverage Duration

R 4,500Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,338.7 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Zambia and Cape Town, South Africa?

Proflight Zambia, Airlink, and South African Airways fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Cape Town Stn via Park Station in around 42h 36m.

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